About the Cape Robin-Chat
The Cape robin-chat is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It has a disjunct range from South Sudan to South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Dessonornis caffer |
| Species Codes | carcha1, CARC, CRCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cape Robin-Chat belong to?
The Cape Robin-Chat (Dessonornis caffer) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cape Robin-Chat?
The Cape robin-chat is a small passerine bird of the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae. It has a disjunct range from South Sudan to South Africa....
Where can I report a Cape Robin-Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Cape Robin-Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code carcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
353
Species in Family
6,448
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